Italian Shredded Chicken

Italian Shredded Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal! It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, and it’s packed full of flavor. This chicken is perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Next time try Crockpot Chicken and Gravy - we love this meal!

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• Why you'll love this recipe   
• Ingredients
• Instructions 
• Equipment
• Italian Shredded Chicken FAQ's
• Things to know
• Variations
• Storage
• More slow cooker recipes
• Related recipes
• Serve Italian Shredded Chicken with
• Crockpot Italian Shredded Chicken

Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ Like the crockpot ravioli lasagna, this dump-and-go recipe is perfect for a busy day when you need dinner in a hurry.

✔️ The chicken is cooked in a delicious creamy sauce that's full of flavor.

✔️ This meal is budget-friendly and can easily be made ahead of time.

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

• boneless skinless chicken breast or use chicken thighs if you'd prefer.
• block cream cheese
• milk or you can use evaporated milk as a substitute.
• cream of chicken soup
• envelope Italian salad mix (this is the dry powdered mix you use to make salad dressing, not a bottle of salad dressing mix.)

Instructions 

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

1. Spray crockpot vessel with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place chicken breasts on the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Cut cream cheese into 8 cubes. Place on top of chicken.
4. Whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk and Italian salad mix. Pour over chicken and cream cheese. 
5. Seal crockpot, cook on low for 6-8 hours. When the chicken is fall apart tender, shred if desired. Garnish with flat leaf parsley.
6. Serve over rice or pasta. Enjoy!

Equipment

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• slow cooker or crock pot
• knife
• medium bowl
• whisk

Italian Shredded Chicken FAQ's

Things to know

• If you don't want to spray your slow cooker liner with nonstick cooking spray, you could use a slow cooker liner instead.
• If you want the chicken mixture to be thinner you can add a small amount of chicken broth to thin it out.
• Turn this crockpot chicken recipe into sandwiches by serving it on sub rolls with provolone cheese or a slice of swiss cheese.

If you'd like to make the Italian Chicken Recipe in the oven instead, check out How to Convert Slow Cooker to Oven.

Variations

• If you want to add more flavor to this creamy chicken dinner, add garlic powder, or use the zesty Italian dressing packet instead.
• Add a little spice to this delicious chicken by adding ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
• Instead of an Italian seasoning mix, you can also use a ranch dressing mix.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.

Freezer - You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.

Reheat - Reheat leftovers in a pot on the stove or in the microwave at 50% power for one to two minutes.

More slow cooker recipes

• Crockpot Crack Chicken is one of my favorite crock pot recipes, it's full of cheesy ranch flavor that the entire family will love.
• Crockpot Steak and Potatoes - this easy recipe is a hearty, comforting meal. You won’t believe how easy it is to make!
• If you are looking for another delicious dish to make in the slow cooker give this  Crockpot Chicken and Gravy a try.
• Change up taco night with this Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup, it's a great recipe that even the picky eaters will enjoy.
• Crock Pot Ranch Chicken - another great meal that is terrific over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta - yum!!

Related recipes

• Are you looking for a creamy casserole to make on busy weeknights? If so, then this Chicken Noodle Casseorle is the next recipe that you should make.
• The next time you are in the mood for a slow-cooked chicken recipe, give this Crockpot Angel Chicken a try. It's one of the top fan favorite crockpot recipes!
• Add a little spice to your family dinner table by making this Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel. It's cheesy, creamy, and oh-so-delicious.

Serve Italian Shredded Chicken with

• Turn this simple recipe into an easy weeknight dinner by pairing it with this Fresh Steakhouse Salad.
• You can never go wrong with these Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough. Topped with garlic butter they are soft, and fluffy and are always a crowd-pleaser.
• If you are in the mood for some fresh yet flavorful vegetables then these Pan Roasted Vegetables are just what you are looking for. Give them a try tonight!

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